ABOUT HARDSCAPE MENTOR
THE LEADING TRAINING PLATFORM FOR HARDSCAPE PROS
After 26 years in the hardscape industry, Dan Preston teamed up with media guru Luke Parmeter to build a place where contractors learn from the best of the best. It started simply: they listened to the questions contractors were asking every day.
300+
On-demand video tutorials
300k+
Combined social following
1,700+
Companies trained
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Hardscape Mentor is the leading training and education platform for hardscaping professionals. Founded by Dan Preston and Luke Parmeter, it helps contractors master their craft, train their crews, and grow profitable businesses. Learn more at hardscapementor.com.
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Hardscape Mentor is the leading training and education platform for hardscaping professionals. Founded by 26-year industry veteran Dan Preston and award-winning videographer Luke Parmeter, Hardscape Mentor helps contractors master their craft, train their crews, and grow profitable businesses through 300+ on-demand video tutorials, a mobile app, monthly live Masterminds, hands-on training at Hardscape Mentor Studios in Wisconsin, the Hardscape Mentor Podcast, and an engaged community of serious contractors. With more than 300,000 followers across social platforms, Hardscape Mentor is one of the most visible brands in the hardscape industry.
DAN PRESTON
CO-FOUNDER & LEAD INSTRUCTOR, HARDSCAPE MENTOR
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Dan Preston is co-founder of Hardscape Mentor and a 26-year hardscape veteran, widely recognized for his distinctive "Sickbrick" projects. He teaches contractors nationwide the techniques that separate good work from great work.
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Dan Preston's 26-year career in hardscaping is a testament to his exceptional skill and creativity. His passion for the craft has caught the attention of many in the industry, and he is now widely recognized for his unique and distinctive "Sickbrick" projects. As co-founder and lead instructor of Hardscape Mentor, Dan shares the techniques, systems, and hard-won lessons that help contractors build better and grow faster. His dedication to the trade makes him an inspiration to anyone building a career in hardscaping.
LUKE PARMETER
CO-FOUNDER & MEDIA DIRECTOR, HARDSCAPE MENTOR
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Luke Parmeter is co-founder of Hardscape Mentor, an award-winning videographer, and a social media strategist who has spent more than a decade helping businesses across the country grow through video and content.
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Luke Parmeter is an award-winning videographer and social media strategist who is passionate about helping businesses thrive. With more than a decade of experience working with clients across the nation, Luke co-founded Hardscape Mentor and built it into one of the most visible media brands in the hardscape industry, with more than 300,000 followers across platforms. He helps contractors understand how video, social media, and a strong brand turn into trust, leads, and better jobs.